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Antidepressants are generally not recommended for weight loss, as many of them are associated with weight gain as a side effect. However, weight gain is a common problem for people with depression and can be a barrier to effective treatment. If you are struggling with depression and weight gain, it is important to talk to your doctor about your options. | Antidepressants are generally not recommended for weight loss, as many of them are associated with weight gain as a side effect. However, weight gain is a common problem for people with depression and can be a barrier to effective treatment. If you are struggling with depression and weight gain, it is important to talk to your doctor about your options. | ||
[[ | ==List of weight loss promoting antidepressant medications== | ||
While weight gain is a common side effect of many antidepressants, there are some that may cause weight loss as a side effect. These include: | |||
* [[Bupropion]] (Wellbutrin): This medication is commonly used to treat depression and smoking cessation, and it may cause weight loss as a side effect. | |||
* [[Fluoxetine]] (Prozac): This medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. It may cause weight loss as a side effect. | |||
* [[Sertraline]] (Zoloft): Another SSRI used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, sertraline may cause weight loss as a side effect. | |||
==How can W8MD help?== | |||
One center that can help with weight loss and obesity management is W8MD. W8MD is a physician-led weight loss program that specializes in the treatment of obesity and related conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and metabolic syndrome. The program offers a variety of treatment options, including dietary counseling, exercise programs, prescription weight loss medications, and medical weight loss procedures such as bariatric surgery. | One center that can help with weight loss and obesity management is W8MD. W8MD is a physician-led weight loss program that specializes in the treatment of obesity and related conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and metabolic syndrome. The program offers a variety of treatment options, including dietary counseling, exercise programs, prescription weight loss medications, and medical weight loss procedures such as bariatric surgery. | ||
